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Kidz Bop 22

Kidz Bop · 2012

69 min · 20 tracks · pop music

Catchy pop anthems reimagined with child-friendly lyrics create a vibrant and playful musical landscape for young listeners.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Call Me Maybe — This track captures the playful essence of youthful infatuation while maintaining the song's catchy melody, making it relatable for kids.
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    Stronger Start here — Reimagining this empowerment anthem gives kids an accessible version of a popular message about resilience and confidence.
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    What Makes You Beautiful — This rendition emphasizes self-esteem and positivity, resonating well with kids learning to embrace their uniqueness through upbeat melodies.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

28 /100
Lowland
Higher than 0% of albums we've rated

The album offers catchy adaptations of popular songs but lacks depth and originality.

What we noticed

  • The album features 20 tracks, all reimagined pop hits with lyrics altered to be child-friendly.
  • Vocals are performed by a group of children, often harmonizing in unison rather than featuring solo leads.
Composition 25% of the score
4/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
3/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
4/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful energy for kids
  • steady upbeat listening pace
  • catchy melodies for sing-alongs
  • family-friendly background enjoyment
  • vibrant, fun listening sessions

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Fan Favorite — Represents a well-loved entry in the Kidz Bop series, appealing to dedicated young listeners.
Themes
childhood innocence· playful infatuation
Career context
Kidz Bop 22 is the 22nd installment in the Kidz Bop series, released in July 2012. At this point, Kidz Bop had solidified its brand as a go-to source for children’s versions of contemporary pop hits, building on the success of previous albums that made them a household name among families.
Stylistic neighbors
The Wiggles· Coco Jones· Kacey Musgraves
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Tracklist

  • 1 Stronger Start here 3:43
  • 2 Call Me Maybe 3:14
  • 3 Starships 3:32
  • 4 Domino 3:21
  • 5 Payphone 3:17
  • 6 Wild Ones 3:08
  • 7 Glad You Came 3:20
  • 8 Drive By 3:15
  • 9 Part of Me 3:35
  • 10 What Makes You Beautiful 3:19
  • 11 Dance Again 3:19
  • 12 Boyfriend 2:54
  • 13 Feel So Close 3:24
  • 14 Somebody That I Used to Know 3:37
  • 15 Tonight Is the Night 3:10
  • 16 Set Fire to the Rain 4:07
  • 17 Brokenhearted 3:52
  • 18 Eyes Open 3:45
  • 19 Not Over You 3:38
  • 20 Give Your Heart a Break 3:25

What to play next

Kidz Bop 23
Listen next

Kidz Bop 23

2013

Continues the vibrant pop sound with fresh tracks for young listeners.
Kidz Bop 21
Go back to

Kidz Bop 21

2012

Leads into Kidz Bop 22 with similar catchy anthems and playful energy.
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